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349 Back At The Estate

348 Back At The Estate

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Hugo steps forward, giving me a tight-lipped smile. "Welcome home, Mr. Brennan. The staff are ready to accommodate your needs."

I nod. "The kids need to let off some steam."

"I certainly hope you don't mean in here." Hugo frowns,

"This is their home now, Hugo. Relax. Kids, go explore outside but not too far from the house," I tell them.

"Please be aware there are rare flora species in the grounds."

They just look at Hugo like he's an alien.

"Stick to the paths." I explain.

They a

are gone with an entourage of staffers trying to keep up.

and she glances around the

I'm worried about the kids here. They're just normal kids, and all this..." she gestures at

fades a little. "The children will need to understand the importance of boundaries, Mrs. Brennan. This is not

get that. But they're kids. They don't grasp the concept of protecting antiques. They just see

in, trying to defuse the tension. "Look, we can set some ground rules for them. They can't run around with all

happen. We need to pack some of this away, or better yet, find somewhere more suitable

bit. "With all due respect, Mrs. Brennan, the house is as it has always been. This is where the head of

her voice cutting. "Not advisable? What's not advisable is expecting young children to navigate a maze of priceless

rising, and I step in again, trying to keep the peace. "Winona's got a point, Hugo. But, also,

Brennan, boundaries

can speak. "Discipline? They're children, not soldiers. They need room to breathe, to explore. We're not trying to raise them in a damn

clipped. "This house is Gus's legacy, and it needs to be treated with the respect it deserves. If they're unable to understand that, perhaps we need to reconsider how they're supervised." 240

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control doesn't sit well with Winona. Her eyes narrow, and I

to reconsider the priorities of this place, then," she shoots back. "Because right now, my

turns to me. "If you want us to live here, and you don't want anything damaged, pack

compromise. There are gust wings we can look at. You may

more your style." Hugo

must be on

lost. "Perhaps you can show us to that once the kids have had something to eat. If it won't get your leather brogues too messy." Iglance at Viktor and his eyes dance with

wish." Hugo answers, but he

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